Fuji Track / Fuji Track Pro / Fuji Track Classic

The eternal dilema, 54 or 56.

Im looking to get a track pro, and it will be one of the above sizes. I dont have the option to try first unfortunately, so have been reading all the old posts on here regarding experiences and sizing calculators etc. Im still torn between the 2 however.

It will be used purely on track, so is it better to have a slightly smaller or bigger frame?

My current fixed is an old condor with 52cm c-c st and 53.5 c-c ht, and even with a 120mm stem this is too short. considdering the 56cm Fuji comes with a 100mm stem would this be the best option?

Cheers in advance.

You say what your current fixed is, but what set up do you currently ride on the track?

Depends what you want to do on the track - allround, sprint, endurance etc. all very different set-ups

I currently ride said Condor with the brake removed!!

I want something to reserve just for track use though, will be visiting Newport once a week. As for which discipline I guess an all rounder to start with. I dont have enough experience to be able to say which I would like to focus on.

PS Im 5'10" with a 32" inseam

Hillbilly has what I think to be a 54cm FTP- if you are in London you could bribe him with cider in order that you might have a go?

56.

wow, im 6 inches taller than you and we have the same inseam.

this was no help at all.

They do come up slightly small also- my 61cm feels more like a 58cm.

Which is probably due to the sizing being centre to top on the seat tube, and it extends a fair way above the top tube.

the TT measurement is the important one.

a 120mm stem is ideal for a track bike.

They do come up slightly small also- my 61cm feels more like a 58cm.

Which is probably due to the sizing being centre to top on the seat tube, and it extends a fair way above the top tube.

you're telling me!! They have an integrated seat tube!!

Im not in London, but will pm matey anyway as it might be worth a small journey so as to get it right.

Aha- both mine and Hillbilly's are 2008 models without the integrated seat tube- be worthwhile checking to see if the geo has changed.

The 2008 pro is the 2009 comp I think.

My 2007 FT is a 61cm - and I've measured it as exactly 58 c-c.

That is all.

Hi , Can anyone give me some advice or help. I have had the bike for about 3 months and have takern it back to the shop were i purchased it twice as the bottom bracket makes a klunking noise when going up hill . It also seems to fill loose . Last time the shop just regreased it and tightend it up,But two weeks later its the same.
Has anyone had the same problem and can anyone recomend a good replacement bottom bracket . Also a good bike shop or repairer who can do the job. I live in Wimbledon. Thanks

I've had mine for a year and a half and have always had problems with the stock BB. Creaking, clunking and coming loose quite often.

you don't regrease cartridge bottom brackets. get a new one of same dimensions, crank puller and bb tool and diy.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17473
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14914
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10181
http://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=94

jobs a goodun

my advice for help is go to the Condor shop on Grays Inn road, the guys there are really helpful and give no bullshit advice, they are also a hell of a lot cheaper than any of the other bikes shops i've been to and are reasonable on fitting components

You'll need a BB with a 103mm spindle

i am, and yes it fits

I'm exactly 6 ft and have been riding the 56cm frame for a couple of months now and really like the fit - though I do prefer a slightly smaller fitting frame.

I'm 5"9 and I find 56 a little big, kinda scared I'll bust my nuts.

does anyone know the standard dimensions/threading of the bottom bracket that is standard on the fuji track?

can it be replaced with a miche primato, for example, to fit a miche advanced chainset?

^ i'm guessing its english-threaded 68mm. You can certainly fit a Miche Primato plus chainset - but bear in mind chain alignment issues. Check the transmission database.

A Miche BB will have an ISO spindle, so fitting the existing cranks back on will give a dodgy chainline.

Sugino and (I think) FSA do an 102mm JIS taper BB for about £20

so, if you used a miche primato advanced cranks/chainring, on the recomended miche BB, you should end up with roughly the correct chainline? because these products are designed to work together to create ~42mm chainline?

thanks for the help,

its just im struggling with 'what is compatible with what' (had a look throught the database too)....

essentially: i have a fuji track, with a knackered chainring and BB,

my options are

1/ replace everything with new stock items
2/ upgrade! - easier said than done!